Speak Now or Whatever
Speak Now or Whatever
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Two friends interviewing artists, going on awesome tangents, and connecting all the dots. Let's talk.
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Focuses on the punk and ska music scene with episodes detailing artist backgrounds, creative processes, and music history, including discussions with legendary figures like Karina Deniké and Vinnie Fiorello covering topics such as the evolution of their bands, influences, and insights on iconic festivals like Warped Tour.
Two friends interviewing artists, going on awesome tangents, and connecting all the dots. Let’s talk.
On this episode, Brent and Josh talk with the multi-talented artist Obi Fernandez of the exceptional ska band Westbound Train. Steeped heavily in traditional ska, reggae, and soul music, Westbound Train has carved out an impressive path amongst theirs peers in the genre, with instantly memorable melodies and poignant lyrics. Their new record, ”Sing the Ghost Away,” comes out on November 7, 2025. Listen on as Obi talks about the band's Boston beginnings, heroes of Ska, Wilco, the creative voice, and much more.
Visit https://www.westboundtrainmusic.com for all the latest info on the new album and upcoming tour dates!
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